We saw the best and worst of Luis Suarez at Anfield today. A sublime pass for Daniel Sturridge’s goal. A brillant header with literally the last kick of thee game to rescue a point for Liverpool. And a completely inexcusable biting of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. Yes, that was biting. Suarez bite Ivanovic. No defense […]
Premier League
Arsenal are up to third in the Premier League after a narrow win at Fulham, while Everton and Wigan suffered blows to their respective goals. With their win Arsenal leapfrogged Chelsea and put pressure on them and Spurs to win tomorrow in their big games. Fulham’s Steve Sidwell was just back from a 3-match suspension […]
A couple of surprises today with the release of the shortlist for the prestigious Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award. The short-list includes no defenders or goalkeepers, and no representation from champions Manchester City, the biggest surprise is the absence of Swansea forward Michu, who many believe to be the signing of the […]
Three big battles this weekend in Spain, England and Italy that will have major impacts on who will be playing in the Champions League next season. Here is a look at those games: England: Liverpool v Chelsea Back on the top three following a 3-0 west London derby win at Fulham on Wednesday, Chelsea travel […]
John Terry is unequivocal in his support for Rafa Benitez’s rotation system if it propels Chelsea back into the Champions League, but the defender insists he is ready, willing and able to play up to three times a week if required. The 32-year-old scored twice in last night’s 3-0 win at Fulham in the Premier League, which […]
They could win the Champions League and La Liga this season, but that will not change the plans to rebuild Barcelona’s plans this season. As the season has progressed, the weaknesses in the Barcelona squad have become exposed. No depth at center half, an overreliance on “Messidependence” and an wantaway goalkeeper are all areas that […]
The worst kept secret in football is out after reports in Spain say that Jose Mourinho has started to tell people that he is leaving. One of the unlikely sources for the story is Manuel Álvarez, who runs the Canillas team in the Spanish capital where Mourinho’s son plays. “Mourinho told us that next year […]
Manchester City kept their slim chances of catching Manchester United alive as they narrowed the gap by two points to 13 on a night when Chelsea boosted their UEFA Champions League hopes with a win at Fulham. The leaders elect where in London where they twice had come from behind to draw 2-2 at West […]